Azunate 60mg Injection (Artesunate)

Azunate 60mg Injection

Azunate 60 MG Injection is an anti-malarial medicine used for the treatment of severe malaria. It is caused by parasites (organisms living in another organism and causing harm), namely Plasmodium falciparum. Azunate 60 MG Injection is sometimes used in combination with other anti-malarial medicines for treating different types of malarial parasites. It is a primary drug of choice when other anti-malarial medicines are ineffective.

Azunate 60 MG Injection mainly inhibits the final step of the malarial cycle in humans which is responsible for the spread of the infection. Azunate 60 MG Injection may sometimes cause certain side-effects such as dizziness, diarrhoea, belly pain, nausea, and pain at the injection site, etc. Inform your doctor if you experience any of these side effects. This medicine is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it.

Azunate 60 MG Injection should be administered by a healthcare professional in a clinical setting. Azunate 60 MG Injection is given only when oral administration is not possible. Sometimes, this medicine may be followed by the oral form (tablets or capsules) of anti-malarial medicines when recovery is seen after the injection. Your doctor may monitor your blood tests to detect the presence of malarial parasites.

Azunate 60 MG Injection can be given to both adults and children. Inform your doctor if you have/had any medical conditions such as liver, kidney or heart problems etc. and also about other medications being taken before receiving Azunate 60 MG Injection. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Azunate 60 MG Injection
Artisafe 60 MG Injection
Alkem Laboratories Ltd.
Falarcin 60 MG Injection
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Falcigo 60 MG Injection
Zydus Cadila
Lumet At 60 MG Injection
Cipla Ltd.
Malnate 60 MG Injection
Fdc Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Azunate 60 MG Injection
Dizziness
Headache
Stomach pain
Diarrhoea
Injection site pain
Fever with body pain
Anemia
Low WBC and Platelet count
Chills or shivering
Dark or Clay colored stools
Rapid weight gain
Uses of Azunate 60 MG Injection
What is it prescribed for?
Malaria
Malaria is an infection that occurs when the infected mosquito bites a human. The Plasmodium strain can enter the human body through the blood and invades the red blood cells resulting in the spread of the infection. This condition is mainly characterised by increased body temperature, continuous shivering along with chills, etc. Azunate 60 MG Injection is mainly effective in treating malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum strain of the parasite. This medicine is sometimes also used in the treatment of malaria that is resistant to other medicines.

Related Products

List of related products
Azunate 100 MG Tablet
Azunate 50 MG Tablet
When not to use?
Allergy
Avoid taking Azunate 60 MG Injection if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of serious allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
The exact effect of Azunate 60 MG Injection on pregnant women is not clearly known. Therefore, this medicine should be taken only in life-threatening situations upon your doctors prescription
Breast-feeding
Azunate 60 MG Injection is known to pass into breast milk. The breastfed infant may vomit. Discuss the benefits and risks with your doctor before receiving this medicine. The clinical condition of your infant needs to be monitored if you are breastfeeding while receiving this medicine.
General warnings
Post-treatment hemolysis
In some individuals, treatment with Azunate 60 MG Injection may result in hemolytic anaemia (a condition where there is excessive destruction of RBC) which can be observed after 4 hours of giving the medication. Complete Blood count tests may be required in such individuals.
Liver/kidney impairment
Azunate 60 MG Injection may affect your liver/kidney. Your doctor will suggest tests to monitor your liver/kidney functions while you receive this injection. If the damage is severe, then the use of this medicine should be avoided.
Driving or Operating machinery
In some patients Azunate 60 MG Injection may cause dizziness, or drowsiness and hence do not perform activities such as driving vehicles or operating machines if you experience any of these symptoms.
Administration
The injection should only be given by a healthcare professional in a clinical setting.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Since Azunate 60 MG Injection is given in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.
Overdose
Since Azunate 60 MG Injection is given in a hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Antiretroviral drugs
Phenytoin
Diclofenac
Disease interactions
Liver disease
Caution should be taken when higher doses of Azunate 60 MG Injection is given in people with liver problems. It may worsen the compromised liver. Appropriate diagnostic tests and laboratory investigations will be performed by your doctor before determining the dose regimen.
Kidney Disease
Use of Azunate 60 MG Injection in people with impaired kidney problem should be done with caution as it may worsen the compromised kidney condition. Kidney function tests should be performed on monthly basis to avoid serious health issues.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Follow all the instructions advised by your doctor while taking Azunate 60 MG Injection.
A qualified healthcare professional should give this medication in the hospital setting.
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Azunate 60 MG Injection.
Do not start or continue the treatment on your own.
Consult your doctor if you are in the first 3 months of pregnancy or if you are breastfeeding.
Avoid driving or operating machines after taking it because you may feel sleepy.
Inform your doctor if you notice flu-like symptoms such as chills, fever, muscle pains and any changes in the heartbeat.
You may be asked for regular blood tests once a week while taking this medicine.